For more than 25 years, DR Sophia Horsfall, General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development at Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), has been at the forefront of corporate transformation, sustainability, and people development. A visionary leader, she has played a pivotal role in aligning NLNG’s corporate strategy with global sustainability standards while fostering leadership excellence within the organization.
A Legacy of Corporate Transformation and Sustainability
When Horsfall began her journey with NLNG, the company was evolving into one of Africa’s most important gas-exporting enterprises. She quickly distinguished herself as a leader who understood the critical intersection between business success, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development.
Her strategic approach to external relations strengthened NLNG’s reputation as a responsible corporate citizen, ensuring that its business operations aligned with national economic goals and global sustainability frameworks. Under her leadership, NLNG’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) expanded significantly, with impactful programs in education, healthcare, and infrastructure development.
Driving Sustainable Development Through NLNG’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives
One of Horsfall’s most transformative achievements was her leadership in NLNG’s $1 billion Train 7 project community engagement framework. Facing potential resistance from local communities, she developed a multi-stakeholder dialogue model that ensured community participation, mitigated conflicts, and secured social buy-in. This initiative not only facilitated the project’s smooth execution but also enhanced NLNG’s long-term social license to operate.
Another key milestone was her leadership in the NLNG Prize for Science and Literature, which elevated the global recognition of Nigerian innovators and writers, reinforcing NLNG’s commitment to intellectual and human capital development.
Championing People Development and Leadership Growth
Beyond external relations, Horsfall is a passionate advocate for talent development and leadership excellence. She has spearheaded several leadership and mentorship programs, ensuring that emerging professionals within NLNG are equipped with the skills to drive innovation and corporate growth.
Her leadership in NLNG’s Women in Energy Initiative has been instrumental in breaking gender barriers in the oil and gas sector. Today, more women occupy strategic positions at NLNG, a testament to her efforts in promoting inclusion and diversity.
Reflections on Leadership and Impact
Looking back on her career, Horsfall believes that corporate transformation is only successful when it is inclusive, sustainable, and people-driven. She often states, “A company’s greatest asset is its people. When you empower them, you create lasting value beyond financial success.”
As she continues to shape NLNG’s external relations and sustainability agenda, her legacy serves as a blueprint for industry leaders navigating the evolving corporate landscape.
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